That's according to Paul Merson, who sees the duo as vital to the success of his former club for the remainder of the current season.

Arsene Wenger spoke about the pair in Tuesday's press conference ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Huddersfield, and insisted they would not be leaving the club in the winter transfer window.

"Yes. Of course. I rule it out. I don't think every day about it. As long as they are here, they have to give their all for the club," he said.

Arsene Wenger is confident of keeping hold of his prized assets until the end of the season (Image: REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay)

"In my head, they are here until the end of the season. That was the decision at the start of the season. Unless something incredible happens, I don't think that will change.

"We are not in December yet! For me, they stay until the end of the season. Will they stay longer?

Paul Merson believes the Gunners can still finish in a Champions League spot (Image: Getty Images)

"That is impossible to answer today. But they have a contract until the end of the season."

Merson also spoke to Sky Sports about the situation with the two players - both of whom are currently stalling on signing a new deal at the club - and said that Arsenal will finish in a Champions League spot should Wenger keep his word.

Alexis Sanchez's Arsenal contract is set to run out at the end of the season (Image: AFP)

"I think Arsenal will make the top four, but only if Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil both stay in January," said Merson.

"But if they do not, then that top-four order will change again as I would not give them a hope of making the top four.

Mesut Ozil has been linked with a move to Manchester United (Image: REUTERS)

"I am not saying Arsenal are a better team than the others [Spurs and Liverpool], I am just saying I think the others will lose focus the way it is going."

"Teams are going to now start thinking just about the Champions League and Arsenal do not have that problem, they are just happy to finish in the top four, they are not a club who are going for the league."